School of Engineering

The School of Engineering provides professional education in engineering through the Departments of Biomedical Engineering; Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering; Electrical and Computer Engineering; Materials Science and Engineering; and Mechanical Engineering. The School of Engineering offers programs of study leading to Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering, and Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. All undergraduate programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Each undergraduate curriculum is comprised of four components: the UAB Core Curriculum as specified for engineering majors; basic mathematics and science courses; a series of engineering courses intended to provide a breadth of technical education; and concentrated study in a particular engineering discipline. The curricula are designed to prepare the graduate to practice the profession of engineering and effectively participate as a member of society. Additionally the School of Engineering participates in UABTEach. For more information, see the UABTeach website at www.uab.edu/uabteach/

At the graduate level, the School of Engineering offers programs of study leading to the Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering, the Master of Science in Civil Engineering, the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, the Master of Science in Materials Engineering, and the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering. A Master of Engineering degree is offered with concentrations in Construction Engineering Management, Information Engineering and Management, and Advanced Safety Engineering and Management. The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Biomedical Engineering and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Interdisciplinary Engineering are also offered. Joint Doctor of Philosophy degrees are offered in Materials/Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, and Civil Engineering. A shared Doctor of Philosophy degree in Computer Engineering is available.

In order to keep pace with accreditation standards as well as educational and technological developments, the School of Engineering reserves the right to make changes in its degree requirements. Changes may be applied to students already enrolled; but, in such cases, every effort will be made to give the student the benefit of the new educational program without imposing undue hardships.

Vision

To be nationally and internationally recognized as a top research-oriented School of Engineering: a first choice for a quality undergraduate and graduate education.

Mission

To create and apply knowledge for the benefit of society, and to prepare engineering graduates to be immediately productive and able to adapt and to lead in a rapidly changing environment.

Goals

Provide an excellent educational experience for a community of highly capable students that reflect the diversity of our society

Develop an education and research program that fosters the development of a community of scholars capable of defining and solving problems to benefit society

Develop an internationally recognized research program focused in distinctive multi-disciplinary areas

Develop extensive and mutually beneficial relationships that foster understanding, respect, and a sense of common responsibility

Provide an environment where faculty and staff can achieve their full potential for the mutual benefit of the School and the individual

UAB Admissions Office

Pre-college Preparation

The recommended program of high school preparation for the study of engineering includes four units of English; four units of mathematics (including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus); four units of science (biology, chemistry, and physics are strongly recommended); and four units of social science (history, psychology, sociology, etc.), Mechanical drawing, keyboarding, and computer science are also excellent preparatory courses.

Admission to the School of Engineering

In addition to satisfying the general requirements for admission to UAB listed in the Undergraduate Catalog, incoming students must be eligible to enroll in Pre-Calculus Algebra (MA 105) or higher in the pre-calculus series to be admitted to the School of Engineering. Students who do not satisfy this requirement but are still interested in an engineering program should successfully complete the course(s) necessary to satisfy the requirement(s) as an Undeclared - Interest in Engineering student in the University Academic Success Center and then request a major change.

All freshmen students who meet the requirement for admission to the School of Engineering are admitted as Pre-Biomedical, Pre-Civil, Pre-Electrical, Pre-Materials, or Pre-Mechanical Engineering major based on their intended program. Undecided students are admitted as Pre-General Engineering students. Freshmen indicating an interest in Biomedical Engineering with an ACT score of 28 or higher (or SAT equivalent) and a high school GPA of at least 3.20 may be admitted directly to the Biomedical Engineering program. Students admitted to UAB conditionally or on academic probation are not eligible for admission to the School of Engineering and may be admitted to an engineering program only upon successful completion of the requirements for advancement listed below.

In addition to math placement into Pre-Calculus Algebra (MA 105) or higher, all transfer students or students seeking re-admission to UAB must have a cumulative GPA of 2.20 and, if applicable, an institutional (UAB) GPA of 2.20 to be admitted to the School of Engineering. These students are admitted as Pre-Civil, Pre-Electrical, Pre-Materials, or Pre-Mechanical Engineering majors based on their intended program. Students seeking admission to Biomedical Engineering are admitted to Pre-Biomedical Engineering if they have a cumulative GPA of 3.20 and, if applicable, an institutional (UAB) GPA of 3.20. Transfer and returning students receive a Pre-Engineering designation for a minimum of one semester following admission to UAB and are then admitted to their chosen department upon completion of the minimum requirements listed below.

Students who are seeking admission to the School of Engineering and are currently enrolled in other UAB schools or divisions must have an institutional (UAB) GPA of 2.20 (3.20 for Pre-Biomedical) or greater and must be eligible to enroll in Pre-Calculus Algebra (MA 105) or higher in the pre-calculus series.

Requirements for Advancing from Pre-Engineering to Civil, Electrical, Materials or Mechanical Engineering

In order to advance from pre-engineering to one of the engineering majors listed above, students must meet the following minimum requirements:

If a Pre-Biomedical or Pre-Engineering student is not eligible to advance into Biomedical Engineering after completing a maximum of 64 hours of course work, they may advance into another engineering major if the qualifications for that major (as listed above) are met.

Change of Major within the School of Engineering

Students changing majors within the School of Engineering should follow procedures outlined under Declaration of Major in this catalog. Students must meet the requirements listed previously.

Transfer Credit

In addition to guidelines for transfer credit outlined in the current UAB catalog, the following policies apply to students transferring into the School of Engineering:

The UAB School of Engineering may grant transfer credit for engineering, math and science courses taken at another institution only if a grade of C or higher was earned. Students admitted to the School of Engineering who have earned a grade of D in a course within a required sequence of courses may be required to repeat all or part of the sequence.

Engineering technology courses are not equivalent to engineering courses.

Transient Credit

In addition to guidelines for transient credit outlined in the current UAB catalog, engineering requires the following:

The prerequisites for any course that is part of a student's UAB engineering program must be satisfied prior to starting the course. This requirement must be met for courses taken at UAB and for courses the student wishes to take as transient and transfer the credit to UAB under the UAB Transient policy. Additionally, a student who has attempted but failed to successfully complete a UAB course offered by their specific engineering program must repeat that course at UAB for credit.

Dual Degree Program Participants

Dual degree program participants from cooperating four-year institutions must provide the following information to School of Engineering advisors in order to advance from pre-engineering to an engineering major:

A letter or email from the student acknowledging their participation in the Dual Degree Program and intent to complete an Engineering degree at UAB.

A letter from the cooperating institution stating that the student has successfully completed the general education requirements at that institution, and will be awarded a degree from the institution upon completion of UAB Engineering requirements.

Reasonable Progress

All students in the School of Engineering must continually make reasonable progress toward the completion of their academic programs. To assure that students are achieving reasonable academic progress towards graduation, the School of Engineering provides academic advice and planning each term through EGR 110 and EGR 111 and appointments with assigned engineering advisors. During advising, students receive a registration access code (RAC) which will allow them to register for courses the following semester. Pre-Engineering students in all disciplines are advised by engineering faculty in the School of Engineering’s Office of Academic Programs (OAP). Upon admission to Biomedical, Civil, Electrical, Materials or Mechanical Engineering, students are advised by engineering faculty within their major.

Reasonable progress is defined as follows:

All students must comply with appropriate prerequisite and concurrent requirements for all courses in which they enroll. Students will be administratively withdrawn from engineering courses for which they do not meet prerequisite or concurrent requirements.

All required courses offered by the student's specific engineering program failed at UAB must be repeated and successfully completed at UAB for the student to apply the credit to satisfy degree requirements.

The School of Engineering follows the University’s Course Repeat and Forgiveness Policy as previously stated in this catalog.

Engineering students with the exception of students majoring in biomedical engineering must maintain a GPA of at least 2.00 in all UAB courses and all UAB engineering courses. Biomedical engineering majors must maintain an institutional (UAB) GPA of at least 3.00.

Engineering students must successfully complete two courses applicable to their engineering program within an academic year.

If a pre-engineering student is not eligible to advance to an engineering major within 64 hours, the student may be dismissed from the School of Engineering and may not seek readmission to the School of Engineering until another baccalaureate degree is earned.

Academic Warning, Probation, and Suspension

The School of Engineering follows the UAB Policy for Academic Warning, Probation, and Suspension with the following additions:

Students on Academic Warning or Probation are advised to register for no more than 14 semester credit hours per term.

While on Academic Warning or Probation, students may only register for 100- and 200-level engineering courses, or repeat courses for which they previously earned a grade of D or F.

Students suspended from the University will be removed from the School of Engineering and returned to the College of Arts and Sciences with a Liberal Arts designation if another major is not specified at the time of suspension. Students may not seek readmission to the School of Engineering unless, and until, the requirements for advancing from a pre-engineering designation to Civil, Electrical, Materials, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering are met.

First-term freshmen students in Biomedical Engineering who have an institutional (UAB) GPA below a 3.00 will be placed on academic warning in Biomedical Engineering. If their institutional (UAB) GPA is not a 3.00 or greater after the next term enrolled, the student will be placed on academic probation in Biomedical Engineering. Biomedical students (excluding first-term freshmen) who have an institutional (UAB) GPA below a 3.00 will be placed on academic probation in Biomedical Engineering. Biomedical Engineering students on academic probation who do not attain an institutional (UAB) GPA of 3.00 in their next term attempted will be reclassified as Pre-General Engineering.

Appeal for Reinstatement to the School of Engineering

A student suspended from the School of Engineering must meet the requirements necessary to advance to their intended major before petitioning for reinstatement. The petition should be addressed to the Associate Dean and should clearly state the circumstances resulting in their dismissal from the School and include steps taken to resolve the deficiency. The student's petition should be received in the Office of the Associate Dean of Engineering no later than five working days prior to the beginning of the desired semester of re-entry.

Graduation Requirements

In addition to satisfying the general UAB graduation requirements (Baccalaureate Degrees), all engineering students must earn an engineering grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.00 in order to graduate. The engineering grade point average includes all engineering course work applicable to the degree attempted at UAB. Students who are on academic warning or probation cannot graduate from the School of Engineering.

Individual engineering programs may have additional graduation requirements which can be found in the program description.

Office of Academic Programs

Director: Dr. Zoe B. Dwyer

The freshman year program is similar among the engineering curricula at UAB. It is based upon substantial high school preparation in English, mathematics, and natural sciences. Students must enroll in appropriate English, chemistry, mathematics, or physics sequences according to placement. Incomplete preparation at the high school level is not unusual, and coursework to strengthen the student's academic background is routinely offered by UAB. Advice on this subject may be obtained from the Office of Academic Programs.

Pre-Health Program Option

A number of students choose a pre-health curriculum before pursing a course of study in one of the health disciplines, such as medicine, dentistry, or optometry. As health professions become more technologically based, engineering provides an excellent undergraduate preparation for these fields. All courses necessary for passage of professional-school entrance examinations should be completed by the end of the sophomore year.

Other courses in psychology, sociology, and computer sciences may be required. UAB School of Optometry requires one semester of psychology, two semesters of additional courses in any social and behavioral science, and one semester of Biochemistry. Biochemistry is strongly encouraged for pre-medical and pre-dentistry students. UAB School of Dentistry encourages additional courses to enhance manual dexterity (sculpting, painting, etc.). You are advised to check with the admissions office of the specific schools to which you are applying for further details.

Any undergraduate program in engineering can be configured to satisfy pre-health requirements but requires additional coursework. Further information on pre-health program options can be obtained from:

Core Curriculum as Specified for Engineering Majors

Students in the School of Engineering follow the University Core Curriculum, which includes EH 101 English Composition I and EH 102 English Composition II, with the following exceptions and additional specifications:

Engineering students are required to take 9 hours in Core Curriculum Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts to include a minimum of 3 semester hours in literature and 3 semester hours in the fine arts. The following courses are recommended as they best complement the technical coursework of engineering programs: CMST 101 Public Speaking, EH 217 World Literature I: Before 1660, EH 218 World Literature II: 1660-Present, PHL 115 Contemporary Moral Issues, PHL 116 Bioethics, and PHL 125 Introduction to Ethics.

Engineering students should take the following course to satisfy the Core Curriculum Area III Mathematics requirement: MA 125 Calculus I.

Engineering students should take the following courses to satisfy the Core Curriculum Area III Natural Science requirement: PH 221 General Physics I and PH 222 General Physics II.

Engineering students are required to take 9 hours in Core Curriculum Area IV: History, Social and Behavioral Sciences to include a minimum of 3 semester hours in history. Please note: for Core Area IV, students cannot apply more than 6 hours of History. The following courses are recommended as they best complement the technical coursework of engineering programs: EC 210 Principles of Microeconomics, EC 211 Principles of Macroeconomics, ITS 101 Introduction to International Studies, PY 101 Introduction to Psychology, SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology, and SOC 245 Contemporary Social Problems.

Engineering majors must complete a six-semester-hour sequence in either Area II or Area IV. To be considered a sequence, courses must have the same prefix and must be sequential if possible. Sequences in history, such as HY 101 Western Civilization I and HY 102 Western Civilization II or literature, such as EH 221 British and Irish Literature I: Before 1800 and EH 222 British and Irish Literature II: 1800-Present are common. Two courses in a foreign language such as ARA 101 and ARA 102; CHI 101 and CHI 102; FR 101 and FR 102; FR 201 and FR 202; GN 101 and GN 102; GN 201 and GN 202; JPA 101 and JPA 102; SPA 101 and SPA 102; andSPA 201 and SPA 202 also fulfill this requirement. Any two Area II courses in one of the following disciplines: ARH, PHL or THR; or any two Area IV courses in one of the following disciplines: ANTH, EC, PSC, PY, or SOC, can also fulfill this requirement.

University Requirements for the School of Engineering

In order to receive a degree in the School of Engineering at UAB, a student must have at least 128 semester hours of acceptable credit.

Students majoring in disciplines other than engineering may choose a minor in engineering to become familiar with topics such as biomedical engineering, environmental engineering, electrical systems, engineering materials, thermodynamic sciences, applied mechanics, or software engineering. Because technology greatly affects most aspects of society, the study of technology in conjunction with the pursuit of a non-engineering major can provide a worthwhile career-oriented educational experience.

Because enrollment in engineering courses is restricted, it is essential that students with declared minors in engineering receive an approved program of study. These students should visit the School of Engineering Office of Academic Programs to receive relevant information. Students planning to minor in engineering should exercise care in the selection of courses to meet the requirements of their major as well as concurrently satisfying prerequisite requirements for engineering courses. Students should be particularly aware of the mathematics and natural sciences prerequisites.

Students majoring in engineering may select a minor offered from outside their engineering discipline as listed below, with the exception of engineering science.

To satisfy the minor requirements, a minimum grade point average of 2.00 is required for all engineering coursework attempted for all programs except biomedical engineering which requires a minimum GPA of 3.00 in all engineering coursework. Transfer students wishing to earn a minor in engineering must take at least nine (9) semester hours at UAB and earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in UAB engineering courses attempted with the exception of biomedical engineering. For the biomedical engineering minor, students must earn a minimum GPA of 3.00 in UAB engineering coursework attempted and must take at least nine (9) semester hours at UAB. Students who are not majoring in biomedical engineering but wish to enroll in 300- or 400-level BME courses must fulfill course prerequisites, have an institutional (UAB) GPA of at least 3.00, and be approved by the BME Undergraduate Program Director.

A non-engineering major who wishes to minor in engineering may choose one of the minor programs listed here.

Minor Requirements for Applied Mechanics

Offered through the Department of Civil Construction and Environmental Engineering

Requirements

Hours

Grade Requirement

A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required for all engineering coursework. Transfer students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in UAB engineering courses attempted.

Business Administration Minor for Non-Business Majors

Engineering students may choose to pursue a Minor in Business Administration. This minor combined with an undergraduate engineering degree and co-op/internship experience provides a powerful and highly sought-after combination in today's competitive economy. Engineering students interested in exploring the Business Administration Minor should contact the academic advisor in the School of Engineering (205) 934-8410.

Honors in Engineering

Honors Programs are offered by all undergraduate degree programs in the School of Engineering.

Biomedical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Materials Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Purpose

The honors programs are intended to enrich educational opportunities for talented students in the School of Engineering.

Eligibility

Students who have earned a GPA of at least 3.25 (3.75 for BME); have completed MA 227 Calculus III or EGR 265 Math Tools for Engineering Problem Solving; and receive departmental endorsement are invited to participate in an engineering honors program. Invitations are extended by the Dean's office during spring semester of each year.

Community college transfer students who have earned a GPA of at least 3.50 (3.75 for BME); have completed MA 227 Calculus III; and have been elected to Phi Theta Kappa are also eligible.

Requirements

Honors programs require nine credit hours of honors coursework.

Students enroll in EGR 301 Honors Research I, a one-hour course, no later than junior year. Students participating in the Science and Technology Honors program are not required to take EGR 301.

Students enroll in two one-hour seminars which can be taken at any time in their course of study.

Students complete six hours of credit in departmental honors research.

Individual programs may vary in the way credit is awarded. For information regarding departmental requirements, contact the departmental program director.

Benefits

Students who complete an engineering honors program will have earned nine credit hours in honors coursework. Honors research beyond the required six hours may be applied as graduate credit. Three credit hours of honors research may be applied as an undergraduate elective according to departmental policy. Students who complete an honors program in engineering with a minimum GPA of 3.0 will receive a bachelor's degree "with Honors" in addition to any University honors designations.

BME-Biomedical Engineering Courses

BME 011. Undergraduate Coop/Internship in BME. 0 Hours.

Engineering workplace experience in preparation for the student's intended career.

BME 210. Engineering in Biology. 3 Hours.

Application of engineering to the study of biology on the cellular and molecular level. Engineering solutions in genomics, proteomics, and nanotechnology to investigate cellular and molecular process.Prerequisites:BY 123 [Min Grade: C] and PH 222 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) and BY 210 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

An introduction to instrumentation used to make biological and physiological measurements. Techniques include acquisition and analysis of bioelectric signals and several imaging modalities.Prerequisites:EE 312 [Min Grade: C] and (MA 227 [Min Grade: C] and MA 252 [Min Grade: C] or EGR 265 [Min Grade: C])

BME 333. Biomechanics of Solids. 3 Hours.

Application of mechanics of solids principles to biomedical engineering problems; stress-strain of bone, viscoelasticity and constitutive equations of tissues, mechanics of the cell, introduction to molecular mechanics.Prerequisites:EGR 265 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 227 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) and MA 252 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) and ME 215 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

An overview of implant biocompatibility including tissue histology, histopathology of implant response and the regulatory process for medical devices. Emphasis placed on ethical issues related to design, development, and implementation of biomedical implants. Ethics and Civic Responsibility are significant components of this course.Prerequisites:BME 310 [Min Grade: C] or BME 311 [Min Grade: C]

BME 423. Living Systems Analysis. 3 Hours.

Basic concepts and techniques of measurement processing and analysis of data from living systems. Statistics, analysis of variance and regression analysis. Emphasis is placed on writing lab reports in a style similar to research papers. BME 423L must be taken concurrently.Prerequisites:BME 312 [Min Grade: C]

BME 423L. Living Systems Analysis Laboratory. 0 Hours.

Labs include blood flow data acquisition and analysis, implant biocorrosion testing, evaluation and analysis of cell proliferation, and apoptosis. The laboratory component of BME 423 and must be taken concurrently.

This course examines the computational principles used by the nervous system. Topics include: biophysics of axon and synapse, sensory coding (with an emphasis on vision and audition), planning and decision-making, and synthesis of motor responses. There will be an emphasis on systems approach throughout. Homework includes simulations.Prerequisites:BME 312 [Min Grade: C]

Students will learn the material, mechanical, electrophysiological and energetic principles of human movement. Students will learn about the healthy nonimpaired system and compare to systems impaired by injury or disability for applications in rehabilitation.Prerequisites:ME 215 [Min Grade: C]

Research experiences for undergraduates enrolled in the departmental honors program. The student should write a proposal and make a presentation based on the proposal.Prerequisites:EGR 301 [Min Grade: C]

Design and development of medical-products. Through experiential learning, students go through the early phases of engineering design innovation for medical products, starting with clinical immersion to determine a critical health-care need. Engineering students work in multi-disciplinary teams that include students from the School of Business to develop design concepts for both a client-based prototype and a commercializable version. Designs take into account client needs as well as legal, regulatory, and marketing requirements. Business ethics are also covered. Emphasis is placed on communication in both oral and written format to targeted audiences.Prerequisites:BME 310 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) and BME 312 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) and BME 313 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) and BME 333 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

BME 498L. Senior Design and Product Development Laboratory. 0 Hours.

Lab component for BME 498 Senior Design Product Development. Laboratory activities include break-out sessions for team discussions (Problem definition and brainstorming of solutions), training and use of computer design software (Creo, CES Edupak, ABAQUS), and machine shop training for prototype development. Must be taken concurrently with BME 498.

BME 499. Capstone Design II. 3 Hours.

Capstone design project; a continuation of BME 498. Through experiential learning, student teams consisting of engineering and business students complete the engineering design process for their client-based prototype incorporating engineering standards and realistic constraints. Student teams develop a business plan to present to potential business partners and product development teams from established companies. Additional skills learned in this part of the design process include: development of business proposals, project planning and scheduling, project execution and resource scheduling, communication of design, and interim and final design reviews. Emphasis is placed on communication of design and design justification in both an oral and written format to targeted audiences.Prerequisites:BME 498 [Min Grade: C] and ME 102 [Min Grade: C]

BME 499L. Capstone Design II Lab. 0 Hours.

Exposure to engineering skills common to all senior design projects. Students working in teams solicit input from clinents and instructions. The laboratory component of BME 499 and must be taken concurrently.

CE-Civil Engineering Courses

CE 011. UG Coop/Internship in CE. 0 Hours.

Engineering workplace experience in preparation for the student's intended career.

CE 200. Engineering Geology. 2 Hours.

The solid earth, the nature of the earth's crust and surficial processes.

To provide the student with an understanding of the principles of land measurement, the instruments and techniques used in surveying, theory of errors and mathematical precision in engineering analysis and design. To provide an introduction to route surveying, and the principles of horizontal and vertical curves. Companion to CE 230 and must be taken concurrently.

CE 236. Environmental Engineering. 3 Hours.

Air/water pollution and solid waste. Quality of environment. Environmental health. Regulations and legal considerations. Must have a grade of C or better to complete this course. Ethics and Civic Responsibility are significant components of this courses.Prerequisites:MA 125 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) and CH 117 [Min Grade: C]

CE 236L. Environmental Engineering Laboratory. 0 Hours.

Laboratory equipment and methods. Biological, chemical, and physical tests to determine characteristics of water and wastewater. Companion lab to CE 236 and must be taken concurrently.

Soil classification, strength tests, permeability and consolidation tests. Companion to CE 332 and must be taken concurrently.

CE 337. Hydraulics. 3 Hours.

Fundamentals of hydraulics including properties of water; hydrostatic forces and pressures; flow, head losses, and related phenomena in pipes; river hydrograph routing; statistical hydrology; flow in open channels; culvert design; applied hydraulic modeling. Must have a grade of C or better to complete the course.Prerequisites:MA 126 [Min Grade: C]

CE 344. Civil Engineering Analysis I. 3 Hours.

Inspection and treatment of data using exploratory data analysis. Introduction to probability. Basic data analysis using comparisons and regression. Quality control and reliability analyses. Emphasis on Quantitative Literacy. Quantitative Literacy is a significant component of this course.Prerequisites:MA 126 [Min Grade: C]

Reactions, shears, moments, and axial forces in determinate and indeterminate structures. Influence lines; moment area and energy methods of computing deflections; methods of truss and frame analysis. Computer applications. Must have a grade of C or better to complete the course.Prerequisites:CE 220 [Min Grade: D]

CE 395. Engineering Economics. 3 Hours.

Fundamental concepts of engineering economy. Introduction to cost and revenue estimating and cash flow analysis for engineering projects. Choosing between alternatives taking into account the time value of money, depreciation, inflation, income taxes and risk factors.Prerequisites:MA 125 [Min Grade: C]

CE 410. FE Review for Civil Engineers. 1 Hour.

Review concepts of the engineering core and civil engineering in preparation for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

CE 415. Building Information Modeling (BIM). 3 Hours.

This class will be an introduction to the virtual world of design and construction. Topics covered will include uses for technology, what is BIM, and will have a focus on AutoCAD and Revit Software. An emphasis will be placed on the use of these tools and their practical applications to the real world environment. Students will be provided with the software through the Autodesk Student community and will be required to complete a Multi-Step term Project.

Water requirements; wastewater characteristics. Hydraulics and design of sewers; distribution and reuse of water. Development of water supplies; design considerations.Prerequisites:CE 337 [Min Grade: C]

Departmental honors students work closely with faculty researchers and graduate students in departmental concentration specialties to develop research skills. Enrollment is limited to undergraduate students enrolled in CCEE Departmental Honors Program.

CE 441. Civil Engineering Honors Seminar. 1 Hour.

Seminar focusing on student research and guest presentations of various topics of interest to civil and environmental engineering students.

CE 443. Pavement Design and Construction. 3 Hours.

Analysis of stresses and strains in pavement systems. Design and construction of flexible and rigid pavements, base courses, and subgrades. Effects of loading on pavement life.Prerequisites:CE 345 [Min Grade: D]

Methods for calculating loads on structures caused by extreme winds and earthquakes. Calculation of wind loads on various types of structures according to theory and codes. Determination of earthquake loads on structures using structural dynamics and codes.Prerequisites:CE 360 [Min Grade: C]

Students work in teams to complete a capstone design project that incorporates the major aspects of civil engineering design including structural, geotechnical, environmental, transportation, and construction management components. The course also includes lecturing and assignments related to professionalism including engineering ethics, leadership, and management. Normally taken during last term before graduation.Prerequisites:CE 332 [Min Grade: D] and CE 337 [Min Grade: C] and CE 345 [Min Grade: D] and (CE 450 [Min Grade: D] or CE 455 [Min Grade: D]) and CE 430 [Min Grade: D](Can be taken Concurrently) or CE 480 [Min Grade: D](Can be taken Concurrently) and CE 497 [Min Grade: D](Can be taken Concurrently)

EE-Electrical & Computer Egr Courses

EE 011. Coop/Internship in EE. 0 Hours.

Engineering workplace experience in preparation for the student's intended career.

Software development emphasizing object-oriented methods. Design and develop programs using existing classes and create their own classes. A graphical user interface framework will be used as extensive example of Object Oriented System. Develop skills in project management, written and oral communication, teams, and an introduction to ethics and intellectual property issues.Prerequisites:EE 233 [Min Grade: D]

EGR-Engineering Courses

EGR 110. Introduction to Engineering I. 1 Hour.

Introduction to profession of engineering, engineering specialties; education requirements; team work and present and future societal demands on profession.Prerequisites:MA 105 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 106 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 107 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 125 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

EGR 111. Introduction to Engineering II. 1 Hour.

Ethics and safety; career opportunities in engineering, introduction to engineering design and technical communications; team work and present and future societal demands on profession.Prerequisites:EGR 110 [Min Grade: C]

EGR 125R. Engineering Applications of Calculus I. 1 Hour.

An application based course designed to reinforce concepts from MA 125.

EGR 126R. Engineering Applications of Calculus II. 1 Hour.

An application based course designed to reinforce concepts from MA 126.

EGR 150. Computer Methods in Engineering. 3 Hours.

An introduction to engineering computation using MATLAB language and Excel. Basic programming skills using built-in functions is emphasized. Generation and manipulation of vectors and matrices, operations on vectors/matrices, plotting, iterations calculations. If/else and other logical constructs, and data input/output are covered. Engineering applications are used throughout the course.Prerequisites:MA 106 [Min Grade: C] or MA 107 [Min Grade: C] or MA 125 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

EGR 197. Engineering Approaches to Problem Solving I. 1-3 Hour.

EGR 197 offers an introduction to a rationally developed method of solving practical problems. This is engineering. Starting with the ancient Greeks, who initiated reasoned speculation, and the Romans, who made practical use of it, the course develops an understanding of why we approach problems the way we do.

EGR 198. Engineering Approaches to Problem Solving II. 1-3 Hour.

Building on engineering principles, focus on the engineering process. Develop and practice good communication, collaboration and presentation skills. Explore interdisciplinary approaches through hands-on projects.

EGR 199. Engineering Approaches to Problem Solving III. 1-3 Hour.

EGR 199 builds on knowledge gained in EGR 197 and 198. While EGR 197 & 198 regarded the theories and practice of integrational engineering principles, this course focuses on innovation. The hows of creating new solutions to old problems will be explored.

EGR 200. Introduction to Engineering Design. 2 Hours.

Profession of engineering; ethics and safety, engineering specialties and career opportunities, educational requirements, introduction to engineering design, team work and technical communications, and present and future societal demands on profession.Prerequisites: (MA 102 [Min Grade: C] or MA 105 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 106 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 107 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 125 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

EGR 265. Math Tools for Engineering Problem Solving. 4 Hours.

Designed to allow engineering majors to utilize the terminology and problem-solving approaches inherent to engineering, while completing their mathematical preparation.Prerequisites:MA 126 [Min Grade: C]

EGR 301. Honors Research I. 1 Hour.

Introduces students to research methodology, ethics, data analysis, and technical communication. Students must be invited into program in order to enroll.Prerequisites: (MA 227 [Min Grade: C] or EGR 265 [Min Grade: D])

EGR 400. Special Topics in (Study Abroad). 9 Hours.

Independent studies in various subject and/or service areas outside the state of Alabama or the continental United States.

EGR 410. Engineering Service Learning in Education. 1-6 Hour.

Course provides students an opportunity to help students in K-12 to analyze and solve problems using engineering concepts and design process to engage and excite them about engineering, science, and technology.

EGR 420. Engineering in Service Learning through EiSAL. 6 Hours.

This course will allow engineering students the opportunity to communicate and live in other cultural environments, allowing them to share interdisciplinary engineering design and analysis in a real-world setting. It will also allow them the opportunity to work in multi-cultural groups to solve a common problem.

EGR 440. Social Responsibility in Global Health. 1 Hour.

This course provides students with an understanding of key social and economic concepts of global health that, together with an understanding of interprofessional collaboration and community partnerships, will enable them to participate in developing and implementing sustainable global health projects in collaboration with local and international community partners. The course is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled in two co-requisite courses that are requirements for students participating in the interprofessional global health service learning program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

This course provides students with an understanding of principles of interprofessional collaboration and community partnerships that, together with key social and economic concepts of global health, enables them to participate in developing and implementing sustainable global health projects in collaboration with local and international community partners.

This course provides students with an opportunity to apply principles of interprofessional collaboration, community partnerships, and global health in the development of a plan to address a global health problem in collaboration with a community partner. The course is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled in two co-requisite courses that are requirements for students participating in the global health service learning program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

EGR 450. Engineering Service Learning: Teaching Experiences. 1 Hour.

This course provides engineering students the opportunity to assist engineering faculty and fellow students in a tutorial environment by serving as teaching assistants in engineering service courses.

An introduction to statics, dynamics, strength of materials, and engineering design. Transformation of energy, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics. For non-engineering majors. Not available for credit toward engineering major.

Displacement, velocity and acceleration analysis, synthesis and design of linkages and mechanisms for various engineering applications on the basis of motion requirements. Static and dynamic force analysis of linkages, balancing of rotors and reciprocating machines. Significant consideration is given to designing geometry of gear sets: spur, helical, worm, and bevel gears. Analysis of planetary sear sets and drivetrains completes the course. Computer workshops support the learning process of main technical components.Prerequisites:ME 102 [Min Grade: C] and ME 215 [Min Grade: C]

Introduction to the fundamentals of mechanics and analytical methods for modeling vehicle dynamics and performance. Topics include tire-road interaction modeling, vehicle longitudinal dynamics and traction performance, lateral dynamics, handling, stability of motion and rollover, as well as contribution of the drivetrain system, steering system and suspension configurations to the dynamics of a vehicle. Software applications, projects, and exposure to hardware and systems are used to reinforce concepts.Prerequisites:ME 215 [Min Grade: C]

ME 445. Combustion. 3 Hours.

Evaluation of the impact of fuel characteristics and operating conditions on the performance of coal-fired electric utility steam-raising plant and the prospects for continued reliance on coal as fuel for electric power generation. The phenomena emphasized are the behavior of turbulent jets; ignition, devolatilization and combustion of coal particles; radiative heat transfer and the effect of ash deposits on heat transfer; formation of air pollutants and their removal from combustion products; integrated gasification combined cycle; and capture and sequestration of carbon dioxide.Prerequisites:ME 242 [Min Grade: C] and ME 322 [Min Grade: C]

This course concentrates on main technical principles and aspects of mechanical systems design. The course also provides fundamental knowledge on test equipment and experimental techniques for experimenting on main technical principles of mechanical design. This course discusses data acquisition systems and signal conditioning, and design of experiments. Writing proficiency is required. ME 461L must be taken concurrently.Prerequisites:CE 220 [Min Grade: C] and ME 215 [Min Grade: C]

ME 461L. Mechanical Systems Laboratory. 0 Hours.

Lab Component of ME 461 Mechanical Systems. ME 461 must be taken concurrently.

ME 464. Introduction to Finite Element Method. 3 Hours.

Concepts and applications of finite element method. Development and applications of basic elements used in engineering mechanics. Use of finite element analysis software. Application of finite element concept to several areas of mechanics.Prerequisites:CE 220 [Min Grade: C]

Concepts and applications, crystal structure of materials, formation of microstructures, and selected structure-property relationships. Not available for credit toward engineering major. For non-engineering majors only.

Microscopic deformation mechanisms in materials leading to macroscopic properties of fatigue; creep; ductile, transitional, and brittle fracture; friction; and wear. CE 220 (Mechanics of Solids) is recommended as a prerequisite for this course.Prerequisites:MSE 281 [Min Grade: D]

The emphasis of this course will be to introduce the basic tools of nanotechnology, building blocks of nanostructured materials, the behavior of materials with nanoscale structures and their technological applications, including automotive, medical, and electronic, etc.Prerequisites:MSE 280 [Min Grade: D]

Processing, structure, and properties of metal-, ceramic-, and polymer-matrix composite materials. Roles of interfacial bond strength, reinforcement type and orientation, and matrix selection in physical and mechanical properties of composite materials. MSE 382 (Mechanical Behavior of Materials) is recommended as a prerequisite for this course. Writing is a significant component of this course.Prerequisites:MSE 281 [Min Grade: D]

Continuation of MSE 498 which must be taken in the previous term. Interim and final design reviews with written and oral reports. Writing is a significant component of this course.Prerequisites:MSE 498 [Min Grade: D]